Principal Chemical Engineer – Process Safety & Leadership

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.500.000 - 2.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Executive salary package

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Retirement fund

International travel

Leadership development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Chemical Engineer to provide expert technical leadership for Mossel Bay operations in the Western Cape. This on-site role requires guiding a team, tackling major process issues, and driving safety, reliability, and efficiency across petrochemical processes.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with 12+ years in refinery or petrochemical environments, and a strong track record in process safety and optimization.

Qualifikationen

• Masters or PhD in Chemical Engineering from a reputable institution.
• Minimum 12 years of extensive experience in chemical engineering with focus on petrochemical/refinery operations.
• Proven track record leading complex technical projects in large-scale industrial environments.
• Expertise in petrochemical processes (cracking, reforming, distillation, synthesis).

Aufgaben

• Provide expert technical direction and mentorship to chemical engineers and operational teams.
• Lead investigation and resolution of complex operational issues, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance process efficiency, energy use, and product quality.
• Oversee technical integrity of critical process equipment and systems for reliability and safety.
• Lead process safety management activities including HAZOP reviews and risk assessments.
• Develop strategies for debottlenecking, capacity expansion, and technology upgrades.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate new assets into operations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies.
• Represent the company in technical forums and maintain relationships with technology providers.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning for plant operations and tech roadmap.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Process safety

Petrochemical knowledge

Ausbildung

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HAZOP methods

Risk assessment

Process control systems

Instrumentation

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Chemical Engineer to provide expert technical leadership for Mossel Bay operations in the Western Cape. This on-site role requires guiding a team, tackling major process issues, and driving safety, reliability, and efficiency across petrochemical processes.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with 12+ years in refinery or petrochemical environments, and a strong track record in process safety and optimization.